Ukraine's battlefield shift has not solved its humanitarian crisis, IRC says

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Ukraine's battlefield shift has not solved its humanitarian crisis, IRC says

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine despite changes on the battlefield. Aid cuts led by the U.S. have halved the IRC's budget for Ukraine from $40 million to an estimated $20 million in 2027, impacting relief efforts.

David Miliband, the IRC’s President and CEO, said ⁠it was still vital to recognise the impact of aid cuts, led by the U.S., that have halved the IRC’s budget in the country to a current ​estimate of $20 million in 2027 from $40 ‌million last year.

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